Hotspots Revisited

Hotspots Revisited
Author: Russell A. Mittermeier
Publisher: Conservation International
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789686397772

This book presents the results of the biodiversity hotspots - those discrete, biogeographic regions that are known to hold at least 1,500 plants as endemics and that have lost at least 70% of their primary native vegetation.

Transboundary Conservation

Transboundary Conservation
Author: Russell A. Mittermeier
Publisher: Cemex Books on Nature
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789686397833

Following in the footsteps of Hotspots, Wilderness, Wildlife Spectacles, and Hotspots Revisited, Transboundary Conservation is an essential resource for all those concerned about the future of our environment.

Latin America

Latin America
Author: Richard G. Boehm
Publisher:
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1984
Genre: History
ISBN:

Sustainable Natural Resources Management

Sustainable Natural Resources Management
Author: Alfred Muller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Conservation of natural resources
ISBN: 9781632395856

This book brings forth important issues in conservation of natural resources which has come to acquire a position of major concern in both developed and developing countries. However, it is a matter of particular significance for the latter, since majority of their population relies upon terrestrial ecosystems for livelihood. More than one billion people live in poverty, earning less than a dollar per day and more than 3.7 billion suffer from chronic hunger. Population increase, resource use conflicts, technological advancements, climate change, political doldrums, and unsustainable use and harvesting of resources have all put an increased burden on natural resources causing land degradation and poverty. To accomplish a win-win situation, we need to advance our mindset by considering alternative modes of thought through favoring integrated and holistic approaches in managing our natural resources. This book brings forth a range of sustainable strategies and approaches consisting of use of GIS and Remote Sensing technologies, decision support system models, involvement of stakeholders in primary decisions about consumption of natural resources, community level initiatives, and use of surveillance and monitoring mechanisms.